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It's right around the corner; The paperwork is done, the insurance is paid, you are moved into your new home. The power is turned on and the movers just set down the last piece of furniture. Finally, you have time to rest right?
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ashi.org: The website of the American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc., (ASHI) has a search feature that allows you to locate local home inspectors with one of the following designations:
Certified Inspectors are members of ASHI who have met certain requirements:
- Passed the National Home Inspector Examination and ASHI’s Standards and Ethics Examination.
Examination
-Had inspection reports successfully verified for compliance with ASHI’s Standards of Practice.
-Submitted valid proof of performance of at least 250 fee-paid home inspections that meet or exceed the ASHI Standards of Practice.
ASHI Examinations
- ASHI Inspectors have passed the National Home Inspection Exam or a valid state exam, completed ASHI’s Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics modules and submitted a valid list of performance validating at least 75 fee-paid home inspections.
- ASHI Associates are new to ASHI and have not yet completed its requirements to move up in membership.
While going through the home-buying process it's easy to become overwhelmed with the industry jargon. We are here to guarantee you the best real estate and home-hunting experience by providing you with the knowledge and resources to make the best decisions possible.
Whether you are a millennial just starting to think of possibly applying for a loan, or if you are a baby boomer getting ready to refinance your 3rd house, its always good to keep track of what is going on with your credit and your credit score. Here are some quick highlights as to why it is so important and how you can monitor one of your most important assets.
As a seller, you'll want to know exactly how the agent will sell your home. Is a direct mail campaign appropriate? Why or why not? Where and how often do they advertise? What kind of photography do they offer? Do they market online? What steps will they take to prepare your home for sale?
Open Houses - Have your agent or their associates hold an open house as often as possible, but definitely from time to time. These bring in prospects that are not yet willing to commit to an agent, but are interested. However, do understand that open houses are mostly to attract buyers for the agent, and doesn't necessarily get the house sold. It definitely doesn't hurt, as it could lead to buyer or a referral to another prospective buyer.
An open house provides a buyer with the opportunity to gather quite a bit of information on a home in a short amount of time. The listing agent often will be present and ready to answer questions, which will allow a buyer to get his or her full attention. The information needed to make an informed purchase might come immediately rather than waiting for a buyer's agent to get back to them.
Broker/Agent Open Houses - Have your agent promote the new listing to the broker/agent network. Getting them there can be as valuable as having the right buyer walk into your home, as they may already have a buyer looking for your exact house!
When it comes to title insurance, there can be a lot of information out there—and not all of it correct. Like much of the home-buying process, the title insurance process can often seem too technical or complicated to understand.
